The Fund addresses national, regional and local infrastructure priorities and supports projects designed to deliver results in three areas of national importance:

a stronger economy

a cleaner environment, and

strong and prosperous communities.

The Fund works by making investments in public infrastructure owned by provincial, territorial and municipal governments, and in certain cases, private sector and non-profit organizations. Funding is allocated to each province and territory based on population.

Building Canada is funding infrastructure projects that contribute to cleaner air, water and land. After all, a healthy and sustainable environment is fundamental to the health and prosperity of Canadians.

Infrastructure projects that support a cleaner environment fall into the following categories: